DIR horizontal ascents

FFMDiver · Sep 6, 2004

Hello:

I was ascending along a wall with my non-DIR buddy (ok so not everyone is DIR) recently and he stopped me before I ascended into a karst over-head outcropping. Are other DIR divers vulnerable utilizing this method? I understand this sounds rather trite but straining see whats above me, watching my depth for the safety stop, all while remaining horizontal tends to be somewhat awkward. Any comments? Thank you.

boomx5 · Sep 6, 2004

I just roll a bit to one side or the other and haven't really ever had a problem with it yet.

Soggy · Sep 6, 2004

You won't instantly die if you break trim long enough to see what is above you. Don't get so hung up on the technique that you lose track of the reasons behind it.

OneBrightGator · Sep 6, 2004

What's the reason behind a horizontal vs. vertical ascent?

Ben

CHUD · Sep 6, 2004

What is the reason behind the horizontal descent/ascent?

Mo2vation · Sep 6, 2004

Soggy:
You won't instantly die if you break trim long enough to see what is above you. Don't get so hung up on the technique that you lose track of the reasons behind it.

I sort of roll over and look up. If that won't work (kelp, etc.) I'll get vert for a moment and then go back to Hoz. For me, its so much easier to control a slow ascent when I'm Hoz and can control speed with splay.

K

MikeFerrara · Sep 6, 2004

OneBrightGator:
What's the reason behind a horizontal vs. vertical ascent?

Ben

IMO, the big issue is that the horizontal position gives the best control over movement in all directions.

If you're horizontal and you're ascending or descending you control uip/down with buoyancy control and front/back with finning. It lets you easily maintain a constant distance from your buddy and if you need to get top them it only takes a flip of a fin.

If you're vertical you can't go forward of hackward without first getting horizontal.

A minor issue but the horizontal position also presents the most resistance to movement up/down.

Jason B · Sep 6, 2004

Doesn't the horizontal ascent position also lend itself to better off gassing?

Uncle Pug · Sep 6, 2004

well... you could maintain horizontal and go supine on ascent.

detroit diver · Sep 6, 2004

bubble blower:
Doesn't the horizontal ascent position also lend itself to better off gassing?

That debate has been going on for a while. I don't think anyone really has the answer to it, though.

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